Center a projected second round NBA Draft prospect

12:50 AM,
Apr. 9, 2013

Patric Young, right, is coming back to the Gators for his senior season.

Written by

David Jones
| FLORIDA TODAY

Projected to go in the second round of the NBA Draft by most experts, Florida's Patric Young announced Monday that he will return for his senior season.

Many were critical of Young's lack of development in his offensive game. The 6-foot-9 center was also less than a dominant rebounding force during the NCAA Tournament. The Gators were eliminated for the third straight year in the Elite Eight, this time by Michigan.

Young told the school's website in making the official announcement that he had a chance to finish his degree and play one more season "at a place I love." ...